Our Beliefs

The Holy Bible, and only the Bible, is the authoritative Word of God. It alone is the final authority in determining all doctrinal truths. In its original writing, it is inspired, infallible and inerrant (II Timothy 3:16; II Peter 1:20-21; Romans 16:25-26)

There is one God, eternally existent in three persons: Father, Son and Holy Spirit. These three are co-equal and co-eternal (I John 5:7; Genesis 1:26; Matthew 28:19; Isaiah 9:6; Hebrews 3:7-11).

Jesus Christ is God the Son, the second person of the Trinity. On earth, Jesus was 100% God and 100% man. He is the only man ever to have lived a sinless life. He was born of a virgin, lived a sinless life, performed miracles, died on the cross for mankind and thus, atoned for our sins through the shedding of His blood. He rose from the dead on the third day according to the Scriptures, ascended to the right hand of the Father: yet interceding on our behalf, and will return again with power, glory and majesty. (John 1:1, 14; I Timothy 3:16; Isaiah 9:6; Philippians 2:5-6).

Repentance is the commitment to turn away from sin in every area of our lives and to follow Christ, which allows us to receive His redemption and to be regenerated by the Holy Spirit. Thus, through repentance we receive forgiveness of sins and appropriate salvation (Acts 2:21; I John 1:9).

We are saved by grace through faith in Jesus Christ; His death, burial, and resurrection. Salvation is a gift from God, not a result of our good works or of any human efforts (Ephesians 2:8-9; Galatians 2:16).

Baptism of the Holy Spirit is given at Pentecost, it is the promise from the Father, sent by Jesus after His Ascension, to empower the Church to preach the Gospel throughout the whole earth (Joel 2:28-29; Acts 1:5,2:1-4).

In Two Church Ordinances – Water Baptism & The Lord’s Supper

Water Baptism: Following faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, the new convert is commanded by the Word of God to be baptized in water in the Name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit (Matthew 28:19; Acts 2:38; Mark 16:16).

The Lord’s Supper: A unique time of communion in the presence of God when the elements of bread and grape juice (the Body and Blood of the Lord Jesus Christ) are taken in remembrance of Jesus’ sacrifice on the Cross (Matthew 26:26-29; I Corinthians 11:23-25).

Healing of the sick is illustrated in the life and ministry of Jesus, and included in the commission of Jesus to His disciples. It is given as a sign, which is to follow believers. It is also a part of Jesus’ work on the Cross and one of the gifts of the Spirit. (Psalms 103:2-3; Isaiah 53:5; Mark 16:17-18).

Heaven is the eternal dwelling place for all believers in the Gospel of Jesus Christ (Matthews 5:3, 12, 20).

Hell - After living one life on earth, the unbelievers will be judged by God and sent to Hell where they will be eternally tormented with the Devil and the Fallen Angels (Matthew 25:41; Mark 9:43-48).

Titus 2:3-5 (KJV): "The aged women likewise, that they be in behaviour as becometh holiness, not false accusers, not given to much wine, teachers of good things; That they may teach the young women to be sober, to love their husbands, to love their children, To be discreet, chaste, keepers at home, good, obedient to their own husbands, that the word of God be not blasphemed."

Dr. Joycelyn Pernell-Henderson, First Lady

Dr. Henderson truly has a Pastor’s heart. Since 1985, his Apostolic ministry has blessed the Berean Family Worship Center (BFWC) and others around the globe. BFWC is a thriving ministry – One Church In Two Cities located in the Metropolitan area of the City of Milwaukee, & the Village of Germantown, Wisconsin. Dr. Henderson, along with his beautiful wife, First Lady, Dr. Joycelyn Pernell-Henderson, are founders of Berean Family Worship Center. Their desire and BFWC’s vision is “To Disciple Sons And Daughters That Will Enlarge The Kingdom Of God”.

​Dr. Walter Henderson is the co-founder of Living By Precepts Ministries Incorporated located in Hartford, Wisconsin.

God has allowed Dr. Henderson to travel extensively across the globe teaching and preaching “And The Two Shall Become One Flesh” marriage series. He has ministered in China, South and West Africa, Israel, Australia, Bonaire, Trinidad, The Bahamas and throughout the United States of America. God has richly blessed his ministry and ​opened doors for him to appear on TBN-South Africa, The God Channel and numerous radio stations across the United States. Dr. Henderson and his wife are also authors of several books, The Art Of Communication In Marriage, The Covenant Of Marriage and The Art of Forgiving God's Way from the book series "The Two Shall Become One Flesh".

Dr. Henderson operates under the anointing of God and in the Gifts of the Spirit freely. He strives for a spirit of excellence as he serves his King. This consecrated Man of God realizes that talent can take you to the top but only Godly Character will keep you there.

​The Henderson’s are the proud parents of six adult children, twenty grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren to further their vision. Currently they call Hartford, Wisconsin their home.

Dr. Joycelyn Pernell-Henderson along with her husband, Dr. Walter Henderson III, are founders of Berean Family Worship Center (BFWC) which was birthed in 1985. BFWC is a thriving ministry – One Church In Two Cities located in the Metropolitan area of the City of Milwaukee, & the Village of Germantown, Wisconsin. Their desire and BFWC’s Vision is to “To Disciple Sons And Daughters That Will Enlarge The Kingdom Of God”.

Dr. Joycelyn Pernell-Henderson is the Founder of Living By Precepts Ministries Inc. LBPM is in Hartford, Wisconsin. This ministry began in 2000 as a Vision from God to Dr. Pernell-Henderson. LBPM Vision is “Bringing The Lost Into A Covenant Relationship With God The Father And Equipping Those That Are Saved To Gain A Better Understanding Of Their Covenant Rights”.

​LBPM, published a quarterly newsletter (for Pastor’s Wives and Women in ministry) entitled the Joyous Pastor’s Helpmeet – JPH. This newsletter circulation reached over 43 states within the United States and four foreign countries including parts of Africa, Israel, China and Australia. The last issue of JPH was published in September 2008.​​

The Lord has allowed Dr. Pernell-Henderson to travel extensively across the globe teaching and preaching the Word of God with sign’s following. She has ministered in China, South and West Africa, Israel, Australia, Bonaire, Trinidad, The Bahamas and throughout the United States of America. Dr. Joycelyn is an Author and has Co-published several books, The Art Of Communication In Marriage, The Covenant Of Marriage and The Art of Forgiving God's Way from the book series “The Two Shall Become One Flesh". Dr. Pernell-Henderson is also anointed to teach on the role of a Submissive Wife ~ especially the Submissive Pastor’s Helpmeet.​​Dr. Pernell-Henderson operates under the anointing of God and in the Gifts of the Spirit freely. She also strives for a spirit of excellence as she serves her King. This consecrated Woman of God realizes that talent can take you to the top but only Godly Character will keep you there. The Henderson’s are the proud parents of six adult children, twenty grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren to further their vision. Currently they call Hartford, Wisconsin their home.